Bringing Galileo’s Sunspots into the 21st Century
Astronomers have drawn detailed maps of dark spots on the Sun’s surface for hundreds of years. Can computers help us to bridge between historical and modern datasets?
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Update from the Unified Astronomy Thesaurus
It’s been a year since we first discussed this unique organizational tool! Here’s a look at what’s new with the UAT.
How to Get Water on the Moon
Without a resupply source, the Moon’s surface water would vanish. What’s keeping it hydrated?
Jellyfish Galaxies Swimming Through Clusters
How can a cluster turn an ordinary galaxy into a mysterious, trailing creature? Astrobites reports.
Featured Image: Evaluating a Solar Radio Burst
A combination of observations and models reveals more about how energy is released from the Sun.
The Signature of a Pre-Merger System
Could pairs of black holes and neutron stars alert us to their existence before they merge?